Key result
Modified unilateral thoracoscopic ablation and LAA closure potentially improves efficacy and shortens operative time.
Why the study?
A modified unilateral closed-chest thoracoscopic ablation technique using radiofrequency clamps only was developed to improve procedural efficacy and reduce operation time while minimizing surgical exposure in atrial fibrillation treatment.
Modified thoracoscopic AF ablation technique described; leaves open whether clamp-only lesions improve efficacy or durability.
In this article, we describe the modified technique of a unilateral closed-chest thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage closure including a box lesion that is made by radiofrequency clamps only for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. By abandoning the unidirectional pen devices and replacing these by radiofrequency clamps, we aim to further improve the procedural efficacy and shorten operation time while minimizing surgical exposure for the patient.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Vos et al. (2022) studied Atrial fibrillation. Unilateral closed-chest thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage closure using radiofrequency clamps only vs. Unidirectional pen devices was evaluated. A modified technique of unilateral closed-chest thoracoscopic ablation and left atrial appendage closure uses only radiofrequency clamps to potentially improve efficacy and shorten operation time.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: